The end of summer

This is just one of the many joys of motherhood! I love my babies so much!!

We have been so busy since Jacob was born... 2 children is more work than one, but oh so worth it!! Jacob is a very content child, which makes Andrew seem more crazy than he really is. Andrew is still such a momma's boy, though he shadows Aaron at every given chance! It is so amazing to watch the personalities of our boys grow - we are so very blessed!

Jacob's favorite past time... I am not sure, but I think this activity may be the reason he weighs 18 lbs at the age of 12 weeks!!

Falling asleep in Daddy's arms while swinging on the porch swing... Life doesn't get much better than this!

Aaron's first birthday with us since 2005 - missed 2 while in Iraq. Andrew loves blowing out the candles!
Andrew and Daddy trying out the quilt I made for Aaron's birthday.

Daddy and son share a special moment.

Jacob getting his feet dirty for the first time.

Family photo taken at our church.

Jacob Thomas' arrival

Our precious baby has finally arrived!! After a very fast labor of 5 and a half hours, Jacob Thomas arrived at 10:31am on August 7th, 2008. Jacob weighed 9lbs, 8oz and was 21 3/4 inches long. At 17 days old he already had gained 2 lbs. He is a very healthy little boy and a big eater! We are so blessed to have Andrew and Jacob in our home, they provide both a challenge and great joy every day! It is so wonderful to watch them grow and learn new things. I will try to find the time to keep new pics up... life has gotten a whole lot busier these days!Jacob's first sponge bath.Proud momma with her 2 boys!Dad gets some shut eye while holding his new son.

The new big brother holds Jacob for the first time - about an hourt after the birth.A waterbirth in the comfort of home with family at my side - my dream birth experience!Finally in the tub, at 10 cm!

Life on the farm!

Chickens having lunch!
The goats chasing Andrew back to the barn. The 2 brown ones will be milkers
one day, the multi colored one is a meat goat.
Yes, finally a picture of me... 35 weeks pregnant and trying to stay cool!
I love the elephant ear plants that were here when we moved in!

Mom and I sewing strip quilts for disabled veterans. Pic taken from outside the window.
Andrew and the chicken coop Aaron and my Dad made. It works GREAT!!

We get 8-12 eggs a day!!
Andrew playing with the goats.
A few of my free range chickens.

Andrew and daddy get some skin time!
Andrew is learning how to properly handle guns at a young age!

Andrew and I enjoy the sea water. It felt wonderful and I could hardly get him out of the water when it was time to go.

Andrew's first time in the 'huge sand-box'!
Just checking things out...
Surf's up, DUDE! He was just too cute that day! I did good and kept him lotioned up - no sunburn at all! Now mom was a different story, I actually got my tan on!

Andrew and Eli.
Andrew and our growing chickens. I can't wait until they start to lay eggs!!
Andrew and I - almost 28 weeks pregnant.

Staying cool in grandma's pool!

My 26th Birthday!

Mom and me on my 26th birthday - 28 weeks pregnant.

Cute clothes from Hope, my fashion advisor.
Confetti falls!
An awesome piece of Marquetry from Dad! I am so spoiled!
Elizabeth and a bead bracelet.
Josiah and a bead necklace. Homemade gifts are the best!

Mom, me and Dad.
Yeah... that's a lot of candles!!
My favorite Hope in the whole world!

Birthday flowers from Mary and Sam. Josiah not sure if he is in the pic or not.

Homosassa Springs and the circus

Hand stamps.
3 aunts, 2 uncles, grandma and Andrew.

Andrew and I.

Our little manatee...

This manatee was so close we could have touched it. Very cool.

Florida's unofficial state reptile.

Aunt Mary helps Andrew do puzzles at the homosassa springs state park.

Cool pic!

Andrew put all his animals on display... it was too cute.

Andrew meets a mini brama bull at the circus petting zoo.

Family photo under the big top!